History

Project History

1996 – project „Gurmán“ („Gourrmet“), a guide on Czech restaurant, was founded
1997 – the publication „Gurmán“ („Gourrmet“), a guide on Czech restaurant, was for the firts time released
2002 – the publication Maurer's Selection GRAND RESTAURANT was founded
2003 - thewww.grand-restaurant.cz websites were launched
May​ 2006 – publication of the cookbook Tajemství nejlepších šéfkuchařů (Best Chefs Secrets) presenting the art of 21 best Czech chefs from the GR publication
August 2006 – launching a new product – rating via text messages sent from mobile phones
August 2007 – the partner websites www.praguefoodfestival.cz were launched
September 2007 – the first year of the PRAGUE FOOD FESTIVAL 2007 in the Museum Kampa in Sova’s Mills. The most importantpublic show and tastings of the best gastronomy on the Czech market.
December 2007 – launching a new product – a newsletter sent to our reviewers
November 2008 – launching a new product – when searching for a restaurant via mobile phones, just send a text message “RESTAURANT” on +420 900 11 04, you can also immediately tell us your feelings about the restaurant via your mobile phone (m.grand-restaurant.cz)
January-February 2010 – the first year of the GRAND RESTAURANT FESTIVAL – from January 15 to February 15, 2010, the best Czech chefs offered “both usual and unusual meals” from their restaurants for festival prices

The guide Maurer’s Selection GRAND RESTAURANT is updated on the web once a year in the beginning of December. The list of TOP 10 is revealed at aprestigious gourmet party. We invite our most active reviewers to this ceremony with the best chefs preparing a special menu, too. Every year, the party is held at an unconventional place. There is also an accompanying program such as music or gastronomic fashion shows.